Thankful Harvest - Certified Organic and Grass-Fed Meat

Thankful Harvest, located in Holstein, Iowa, is owned and operated by Tom and Kristi German, and family.

Good Grass Grows Good Cows.
The Germans think of pasture-based farming as a living and learning collaboration with creation. Much of what they do is based on traditional, centuries-proven methods of plant and animal farming.

But, just as much, we draw from the latest in scientific understanding as we collaborate with other farmers, research institutes and ag extension services on the up-to-date learning available for fostering healthy ecosystems, cows, humans and communities.

In the case of our pasture raised beef, we see it as capitalizing on the original design and intention for cows.

Example that makes me love them so much. They use clover, which is a legume that they plant because it is nourishing to the cows and helps naturally fix nitrogen in the soil.

Why Not Do Better Than We Have to?

On this farm, they do some additional things that are not strict requirements of the Pasture Raised method:
•They put nothing into the soil that could harm soil life or groundwater. Our pastures are certified organic , and there is no use of chemical pesticide, fertilizers or herbicides.
•They apply naturally occurring minerals and nutrient compounds to nourish and build the soil, supporting its viability as a living food system.

Studies show that pasture raised (grass fed) beef is
Naturally high in:
•Health promoting Essential Fatty Acids
•Vitamin E
Naturally low in:
•Saturated Fats
•Cholesterol
•Calories

All Natural Moms chose this particular farm because they do what they say they will do when it comes to meat. They are open to what practices they have and welcome any questions and suggestions. Thankful Harvest will also deliver for free in the state of Iowa and will ship anywhere in the United States.